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Next Gen at GC, Part 1: Experiencing Session as a Young Adult
Many young adults believe the lie that we’re the only one. We are the only ones to struggle with our faith.

Nicole Brown-Dominguez
1 day ago3 min read


North Shore Musician Prepares for his Biggest Stage
The first Sabbath of GC Session will feature many faces from around the world—but one will be especially familiar to members of the North Shore Church. Marty Loriezo will be performing a song during the morning worship music that precedes Sabbath School.

Illinois Conference Communications
Jul 32 min read


Hope Church Celebrates 15 Years
Hope Church celebrated its fifteenth anniversary on June 7 with a special service that brought together 200 people to honor God's faithfulness through unprecedented times.

Illinois Conference Communications
Jul 12 min read


Pastor Felipe Soares Ordained at North Shore
Felipe Soares, North Shore's associate pastor, was ordained on June 21 during a special evening service. Felipe's wife, Sarah, and family members were able to join members of the North Shore church for this joyous occasion.

Illinois Conference Communications
Jun 262 min read


Meet Me in St. Louis: What is a GC Session?
Right now, around 60,000 people are preparing to attend the 62nd General Conference Session ("Session" for short). Even though the North American Division contains only 5.5% of all Adventists, we have hosted the Session in our territory 60 out of 62 times.

Illinois Conference Communications
Jun 256 min read


Pastor Aki T. Pirskanen to Join Elmhurst Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Illinois Conference is pleased to announce that Pastor Aki T. Pirskanen has accepted the call to serve as the new pastor of the Elmhurst Seventh-day Adventist Church. He will be joined by his wife, Säde, and their children.

Illinois Conference Communications
Jun 242 min read


Home at Last! Homecoming 2025 Marks a New Era for Camp Akita
The story of how the Illinois Conference founded Camp Akita.

Illinois Conference Communications
Jun 125 min read


Ken Knudsen to Serve HAA as Principal for 2025-2026 School Year
Ken Knudsen will be joining Hinsdale Adventist Academy as Interim Principal for the 2025–2026 school year

Illinois Conference Communications
May 282 min read


Judie Rosa Appointed New ILC Education Superintendent
The Illinois Conference Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Judie Rosa, MSEd-EL, M.Ed-Cl as the new Education Superintendent, effective immediately.

Illinois Conference Communications
May 21 min read


The Promised Land: The Incredible Story of Camp Akita
The story of how the Illinois Conference founded Camp Akita.

Illinois Conference Communications
Apr 236 min read


Hearts United in Service: Hinsdale Adventist Academy’s Mission Trip to the Philippines
From March 22 to April 2, a group of students and leaders from Hinsdale Adventist Academy (HAA), along with other members in the area, embarked on a life-changing mission trip to Bacolod, Philippines.

Illinois Conference Communications
Apr 203 min read


Homecoming 2025: A Celebration of Camp Ministry
Mark your calendars for June 5th to 8th, 2025, and prepare for a weekend filled with celebration, reflection, and preview of what the future looks like for Akita.

Illinois Conference Communications
Apr 102 min read


Synergy & Global Youth Day: A Sabbath of Service
On March 15, over 600 people across Chicagoland came together for a powerful Sabbath of worship and service through twin events: Synergy and

Illinois Conference Communications
Mar 212 min read


Pastor Rodney Balmes Ordained
Rodney Balmes, Hinsdale Fil-Am's youth pastor, was ordained on February 15th during a special evening service.

Illinois Conference Communications
Mar 42 min read


Strengthening Ministry: Illinois Conference Hosts Pastor-Teacher Gathering
On February 24, eighty-five teachers and pastors came together at the Illinois Conference office for the second pastor-teacher conference in

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 252 min read


Let There Be Light: Champaign Church Upgrades their Platform Lights
The Champaign Church upgraded their lights for the sake of evangelism

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 211 min read


Illinois Conference Hits Historic 14,000 Member Mark
The Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists reached 14,000 members for the first time, ending 2024 with a net increase of 144 new memb

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 101 min read


Former Hinsdale Pastor, Larry Milliken, Passes to His Rest
Pastor Larry Milliken, senior pastor of the Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church from 1979 to 1988, passed to rest on Friday, January 3, in

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 53 min read


Remembering Ronald Becker Graham: A Life of Service and Generosity
Ronald Becker Graham, who served at Broadview Academy in LaFox, Illinois, for forty years, passed away on January 24, 2025.

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 52 min read


North American Division Offers Guidelines on Immigration
The North American Division has offered guidelines on the rights of churches and schools in an immigration enforcement situation.

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 31 min read
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